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Auto Costs & Prices (2026)

158 pricing benchmarks to help you evaluate your auto quote.

Price Points
158
Subcategories
19
Price Range
$5 – $15,000

AC

Service / Item Low Average High
AC System Diagnostic (job) $50 $125 $200
Heater Core Replacement (job) $500 $1,000 $2,000

Auto Electrical

Service / Item Low Average High
ABS Module Replacement (job) $500 $1,000 $2,000
Battery Replacement (each) $100 $200 $400
Ignition Coil Replacement (each) (each) $75 $200 $350
Key Fob Programming (each) $50 $150 $400
MAF Sensor Replacement (job) $150 $300 $500
Power Window Motor (each) (each) $200 $350 $600
Starter Motor Replacement (job) $300 $550 $900

Body

Service / Item Low Average High
Bumper Repair (minor dent/scratch) (each) $200 $500 $1,000
Bumper Replacement (painted) (each) $500 $1,200 $2,500
Door Ding/Dent Repair (PDR) (each) $50 $150 $300
Fender Repair (each) $300 $700 $1,500
Full Panel Repaint (panel) $300 $700 $1,500
Full Vehicle Paint Job (premium/clear coat) (job) $3,000 $6,000 $12,000
Full Vehicle Paint Job (single stage) (job) $1,000 $3,000 $5,000
Rust Repair (per panel) (panel) $200 $600 $1,500
Scratch Repair/Touch-Up (each) $50 $200 $500

Brakes

Service / Item Low Average High
ABS Module Replacement (job) $500 $1,000 $2,000
Brake Caliper Replacement (single) (each) $200 $400 $700
Brake Fluid Flush (job) $70 $130 $200
Brake Line Repair (each) $150 $300 $550
Brake Line Repair (job) $150 $350 $600
Front Brake Pad Replacement (axle) $150 $300 $500
Front Brake Pads + Rotors (axle) $300 $500 $800
Full Brake Job (All 4 Wheels Pads+Rotors) (job) $600 $1,000 $1,600
Rear Brake Pad Replacement (axle) $150 $300 $500
Rear Brake Pads + Rotors (axle) $300 $500 $800

Cooling

Service / Item Low Average High
Heater Core Replacement (job) $500 $1,000 $2,000
Radiator Hose Replacement (job) $100 $250 $450
Radiator Replacement (job) $400 $800 $1,500
Thermostat Replacement (job) $150 $300 $500

Detailing

Service / Item Low Average High
Basic Exterior Wash & Wax (job) $50 $100 $175
Ceramic Coating (job) $500 $1,200 $2,500
Full Detail (interior + exterior) (job) $150 $300 $500
Full Interior Detail (job) $100 $200 $350
Headlight Restoration (pair) $50 $100 $200
Paint Correction/Polish (job) $200 $500 $1,000

Diagnostic

Service / Item Low Average High
Diagnostic Fee / Check Engine Light (visit) $75 $130 $200
Pre-Purchase Inspection (visit) $100 $175 $300

Electrical

Service / Item Low Average High
Key Fob Programming (each) $50 $200 $400
Transponder Key Replacement (each) $150 $350 $600

Electrical/AC

Service / Item Low Average High
AC Compressor Replacement (job) $500 $900 $1,500
AC Condenser Replacement (job) $400 $700 $1,200
AC Evaporator Replacement (job) $600 $1,100 $1,800
AC Recharge (R134a) (job) $100 $200 $350
Alternator Replacement (job) $300 $550 $900
Battery Replacement (each) $100 $200 $350
Starter Motor Replacement (job) $250 $500 $800
Window Motor/Regulator (each) $200 $350 $600

Engine

Service / Item Low Average High
Catalytic Converter Replacement (each) $800 $1,500 $3,000
EGR Valve Replacement (job) $200 $400 $700
EGR Valve Replacement (job) $150 $350 $600
Engine Mount Replacement (each) $200 $500 $900
Engine Rebuild (job) $2,000 $4,500 $8,000
Engine Replacement (new/crate) (job) $5,000 $8,000 $15,000
Engine Replacement (used/reman) (job) $2,500 $5,000 $10,000
Engine Replacement (used/reman) (job) $2,500 $4,500 $8,000
Exhaust Manifold Repair/Replace (job) $300 $700 $1,500
Fuel Injector Replacement (set) (job) $500 $1,000 $2,000
Fuel Pump Replacement (job) $400 $800 $1,400
Fuel Pump Replacement (job) $400 $800 $1,500
Head Gasket Replacement (job) $1,200 $2,000 $3,500
Head Gasket Replacement (V6/V8) (job) $1,500 $2,500 $4,500
Head Gasket Replacement (inline 4) (job) $1,000 $1,800 $3,000
Intake Manifold Gasket (job) $300 $600 $1,100
Intake Manifold Gasket (job) $300 $700 $1,400
Mass Air Flow Sensor (job) $150 $300 $500
Oil Change - Conventional (job) $30 $50 $80
Oil Change - Full Synthetic (job) $60 $90 $140
Oil Pan Gasket Replacement (job) $300 $600 $1,200
Oxygen Sensor Replacement (each) $150 $300 $500
Radiator Replacement (job) $400 $700 $1,200
Serpentine Belt Replacement (job) $100 $200 $350
Spark Plug Replacement (4-cyl) (set) $100 $200 $350
Spark Plug Replacement (V6/V8) (set) $200 $400 $700
Thermostat Replacement (job) $150 $300 $500
Timing Belt Replacement (job) $400 $800 $1,500
Timing Belt/Chain Replacement (job) $500 $1,000 $2,000
Timing Chain Replacement (job) $800 $1,500 $2,800
Turbo/Supercharger Repair (job) $1,000 $2,500 $5,000
Turbocharger Replacement (job) $1,500 $3,000 $5,500
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement (job) $150 $350 $700
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement (job) $150 $350 $800
Water Pump Replacement (job) $300 $600 $1,000
Water Pump Replacement (job) $300 $600 $1,200

Exhaust

Service / Item Low Average High
Exhaust Manifold Replacement (job) $400 $800 $1,500
Exhaust Pipe Repair/Replace (job) $150 $350 $600
Exhaust Pipe Replacement (job) $200 $450 $800
Flex Pipe Replacement (job) $200 $400 $700
Flex Pipe Replacement (job) $200 $400 $700
Muffler Replacement (job) $150 $300 $550
Muffler Replacement (job) $150 $350 $700
Oxygen Sensor Replacement (each) $150 $300 $500

Glass

Service / Item Low Average High
Rear Window Replacement (each) $200 $450 $800
Side Window Replacement (each) $150 $350 $600
Window Tinting (full vehicle) (job) $150 $350 $700
Windshield Chip Repair (each) $30 $75 $150
Windshield Replacement (each) $200 $400 $800

Labor Rate

Service / Item Low Average High
Dealership Labor Rate (hour) $140 $190 $275
Independent Shop Labor Rate (hour) $80 $130 $180
Specialty/European Shop Labor Rate (hour) $150 $200 $300

Maintenance

Service / Item Low Average High
30K/60K/90K Mile Service (job) $200 $500 $1,000
Coolant System Flush (job) $100 $175 $300
Differential Fluid Change (job) $75 $150 $300
Power Steering Fluid Flush (job) $75 $150 $250
Transfer Case Fluid Change (job) $75 $150 $250
Transmission Service (drain & fill) (job) $75 $150 $300

Misc

Service / Item Low Average High
Air Filter Replacement (each) $15 $30 $60
Cabin Air Filter Replacement (each) $20 $50 $80
Coolant Flush (job) $75 $150 $250
Fuel System Cleaning/Injection Service (job) $100 $200 $350
Headlight Bulb Replacement (each) $20 $60 $150
Shop Supplies / Environmental Fee (job) $5 $25 $60
Wiper Blade Replacement (pair) (pair) $20 $40 $70

Steering

Service / Item Low Average High
Power Steering Pump Replacement (job) $300 $600 $1,100
Power Steering Rack Replacement (job) $800 $1,500 $2,500
Rack and Pinion Replacement (job) $500 $1,200 $2,500
Wheel Alignment (4-wheel) (job) $75 $130 $200

Suspension

Service / Item Low Average High
Alignment - 4 Wheel (job) $75 $125 $200
Ball Joint Replacement (each) (each) $200 $400 $700
Ball Joint Replacement (each) (each) $150 $350 $600
Control Arm Replacement (each) $200 $450 $800
Control Arm Replacement (each) (each) $200 $450 $800
Leaf Spring Replacement (pair) (pair) $400 $800 $1,500
Power Steering Pump Replacement (job) $300 $550 $900
Power Steering Rack Replacement (job) $500 $1,000 $1,800
Shock Absorber Replacement (pair) (pair) $300 $550 $900
Stabilizer/Sway Bar Link Replace (pair) $75 $200 $400
Strut Replacement (pair) (pair) $400 $700 $1,200
Strut Replacement (pair, front) (pair) $400 $800 $1,400
Strut Replacement (pair, rear) (pair) $350 $700 $1,200
Sway Bar Link Replacement (pair) $100 $250 $450
Sway Bar Link Replacement (pair) (pair) $100 $250 $450
Tie Rod End Replacement (each) $150 $300 $500
Tie Rod End Replacement (each) (each) $100 $250 $450
Wheel Alignment (4-wheel) (job) $75 $120 $200
Wheel Bearing Replacement (each) $250 $500 $800
Wheel Bearing Replacement (each) (each) $250 $500 $900

Tires

Service / Item Low Average High
Flat Tire Repair/Patch (each) $15 $30 $50
Tire (economy, each) (each) $60 $100 $150
Tire (mid-range, each) (each) $100 $160 $220
Tire (premium, each) (each) $150 $250 $400
Tire Mount & Balance (each) (each) $15 $30 $50
Tire Rotation (job) $20 $40 $75

Transmission

Service / Item Low Average High
Automatic Transmission Rebuild (job) $1,800 $3,000 $5,000
CV Axle Replacement (per side) (each) $200 $400 $700
CV Axle/Half Shaft Replacement (each) $200 $400 $700
Clutch Replacement (Manual) (job) $800 $1,400 $2,500
Differential Service (job) $100 $200 $400
Manual Transmission Clutch Replacement (job) $800 $1,400 $2,500
Torque Converter Replacement (job) $600 $1,200 $2,000
Transmission Fluid Change/Flush (job) $100 $200 $400
Transmission Mount Replacement (job) $150 $350 $600
Transmission Rebuild (job) $2,500 $4,000 $7,000
Transmission Replacement (Reman) (job) $3,000 $5,000 $8,000
U-Joint Replacement (each) $150 $350 $600
U-Joint Replacement (each) $100 $250 $450

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